Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker Scandinavian design Massachusetts and has since taught

Massachusetts and has since taught at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina

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This type of Burmese lacquer-ware

but overall excellent condition

Garuda-Shaped Indonesian Betel Nutcracker Scandinavian design Massachusetts and has since taughtThis Garuda shaped Indonesian nutcracker, presumed early 20th century, would originally have used to cut pieces of Areca nut commonly referred to as betel nut, and actually a fruit in order to make chewing betel. A cultural tradition in Southest Asia practiced for thousands of years, a few slices of "betal nut" are wrapped in betel leaf, sometimes spiced, and chewed for their effects as a mild stimulant. At present, I think it certainly could still be